Poor Relations (1919): cast, story & where to watch
1919 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1919, Poor Relations is a drama film directed by King Vidor, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Dorothy Perkins, the eldest daughter of a simple, wholesome country family, leaves for the big city to study architecture. After winning a competition, she is a success, and meets Monty Rhodes, the son of aristocratic parents. Despite his parents' objections, Monty and Dorothy marry, but Mrs. Rhodes continually humiliates Dorothy for her lack of breeding. When she finally succeeds in driving the heartbroken Dorothy back to her own family, Monty realizes his mistake, and follows her to the country, where he finds happiness with his wife and their poor relations.
Who’s in it. Poor Relations stars Florence Vidor as Dorothy Perkins, Lillian Leighton as Ma Perkins, William De Vaull as Pa Perkins and Roscoe Karns as Henry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Poor Relations sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Poor Relations page.
If you liked it. Fans of Poor Relations tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Poor Relations (1919)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Poor Relations change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Poor Relations worth watching?
- Poor Relations holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Poor Relations?
- Poor Relations stars Florence Vidor, Lillian Leighton, William De Vaull, Roscoe Karns and Zasu Pitts.
- When was Poor Relations released?
- Poor Relations was released in 1919, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.